Funding issues in 2013 saw Rogers’ racing schedule limited although he was given a wild card entry to ride a Honda for Com Plus in the final round of the World Supersport Championship in Jerez – and that was enough for the Czech team's boss Jan Saska.

He said: "We are preparing for our fourth season in the World Supersport Championship in 2014 and we were looking for an injection of young fresh talent into the team.

“We worked together in Jerez and I have seen the potential capability and aptitude of Fraser. I believe he has the potential to become an extremely successful and competitive rider over the coming years."

Rogers said: “I am very confident, that we have the potential to be in the top ten this season.

“This is a new era for me, the winter test in January in Spain and Philip Island in February will allow me time to get used to the Honda.”